FIFA 99 is a good choice for the neophyte, and an almost essential upgrade for the die hard soccer enthusiast. EA Sports has produced some of the finest soccer games on any platform. Last year’s two versions of the FIFA franchise came replete with more options, stunning graphics, and hours of gameplay than ever before. With terrific animations, dozens of special moves and in-game strategies, it begs the question: Is there room for improvement, aside from just keeping up with new hardware and processing speeds? Little, but there is some. EA tweaked the graphics, added commentary and celebrations, beefed up teammate AI, and “smartened” sideline control – making FIFA 99 a better choice for the neophyte, and an almost-essential upgrade for the die-hard soccer enthusiast.